Vincent Rigby on Trade Crossfire Between US and Canada | The Hill
February 4, 2026 | Vincent Rigby weighed in on Canada's reassessment of its planned purchase of U.S. F-35 fighter jets amid rising trade tensions and strained political relations with Washington. Rigby argued that increasingly sharp rhetoric from the United States prompted Canadian policymakers to rethink the long-standing defence relationship.
Jennifer Welsh on Canada鈥檚 Soft Power Influence | CBC
February 3, 2026 | Jennifer Welsh spoke to CBC Ideas on Canada鈥檚 role on the international stage. Prime Minister Mark Carney referred to the recent shift in international relations as a 鈥榬upture, not a transition鈥� in the world order. Canada is closely integrated with the United States, and integration can in some cases for middle powers can lead to economic coercion.
Vincent Rigby on Canada's Engagement with Greenland | Global News
February 2, 2026 | Vincent Rigby joins Weekends with Ben O'Hara-Byrne to discuss Canada's decision to move forward with a presence in Greenland. Rigby argues this is an overdue step that reflects solidarity with Greenlanders and aligns with Canada's Arctic priorities.
Vincent Rigby on The Arctic Appetites of Donald Trump | Policy Magazine
January 29, 2026 | In Policy Magazine, Vincent Rigby, writing with Lawrence L. Herman, warns that U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to annex Greenland signals a bigger risk to Canadian sovereignty in the Arctic. They argue that renewed U.S. expansionist rhetoric alongside American rejection of Canada's claim that the Northwest Passage constitutes internal waters raises the prospect of future U.S. military or naval incursions in the region.
Taylor Owen on Regulating Social Media for Kids | CBC Radio
January 29, 2026 | Speaking with CBC's The Current, Taylor Owen argued that banning social media for children under 14 is neither feasible or effective, despite growing concerns about the harms young people face online.
Vincent Rigby on NATO and Canada鈥檚 National Security | CGAI
January 17, 2026 | Vincent Rigby was featured on the Canadian Global Affairs Institute's The Global Exchange podcast to discuss NATO and Canada's global security challenges. Rigby emphasized that strengthening Canada's capabilities, including NORAD modernization and Arctic operations, opens opportunities for collaboration with the United States.
Vincent Rigby on NORAD and Canada's F-35 Decision | CBC News
January 26, 2026 | Vincent Rigby joined CBC News to discuss the implications of U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra's recent remarks on Canada's fighter jet procurement and the North American Air Defence Command (NORAD). Rigby described the remarks as "another off-the-cuff," noting that while they cannot be ignored, they should not be taken as a definitive statement on Canada-U.S. defence policy.
Vincent Rigby on Trump's Threats to the Arctic | CBC News
January 27, 2026 | Vincent Rigby spoke on CBC News to analyze Canada's Arctic sovereignty amid growing concerns of U.S. intentions in the region. Rigby weighed in on the implications of the ICE (Icebreaker Collaboration Effort) Pact, noting its potential to affect control over the Northwest Passage and surrounding Arctic territories. He called for a two-track approach: continue cooperation where possible, while urgently strengthening its own Arctic military and surveillance capabilities.
Woyesa Worana on Ethiopia鈥檚 Shrinking Civic Space | Policy Magazine
January 26, 2026 | MPP student Woyesa Worana wrote for the Policy Magazine on Ethiopia's rapidly shrinking civic space as the country approaches its June elections. He argued that the rollback of press freedom and civil society protections marks a sharp reversal from the optimism of the 2018 reforms. He further added that citizens are increasingly being excluded from decisions actively shaping their lives.
Aftab Ahmed on Mark Carney's Davos Speech | Policy Magazine
January 23, 2026 | In Policy Magazine, Alumnus Aftab Ahmed MPP'23 wrote about Mark Carney's Davos speech detailing the international system's rules-based order being near its end. He highlighted several key messages from the speech, which detail the weaponization of economic interdependence, the rise of isolationism, the collective bargaining of middle powers, and Canada's strategic position.聽
Vincent Rigby on Canada's Response to Trump's Aggresive Pursuit of Greenland | KPFA
January 22, 2026 | Vincent Rigby spoke on KPFA to discuss the implications of U.S. interest in Greenland for Canada. Rigby noted that while the U.S. has a longstanding military presence in Greenland and could, in theory, seize it, such a move would raise serious questions for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Taylor Owen's Report to the AI Strategic Task Force | The Globe and Mail
January 22, 2026 | Taylor Owen recently submitted a report to the Minister of AI and Digital Innovation with recommendations on democratic governance and safety in his capacity as a member of Canada's AI Strategy Task Force.
Vincent Rigby on Contingency Planning | Global News
January 20, 2026 | Vincent Rigby joined Global News to discuss Canada's military contingency plans amid the shifting relationship with the United States.
Vincent Rigby on Defending Canada鈥檚 Arctic Sovereignty | Montreal Gazette
January 21, 2026 | Vincent Rigby recently spoke to the Montreal Gazette on the rising U.S. rhetoric under President Donald Trump, underscoring the need for Canada to strengthen its Arctic defences.
Jennifer Welsh on Canada's Trade and Economic Strategy | The Canadian Press
January 22, 2026 | As the federal Cabinet meets in Quebec City, Director Jennifer Welsh said ministers must move from broad commitments to concrete plans for diversifying Canada's trade and strengthening the economy. Amid rising geopolitical uncertainty, she emphasized the need to define what meaningful international partnerships will look like in practice.
